FBALL: IOWA VS ILLINOIS

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs (74) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs (74) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4), defensive lineman John Waggoner (92), and wide receiver Henry Marchese (13) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Brady Ross (36) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz arrives with his team before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz touches the helmet on the Nile Kinnick statue before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Amani Jones (52) touches the helmet on the Nile Kinnick statue before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Landan Paulsen (68) and offensive lineman Levi Paulsen (66) touch the Nile Kinnick statue before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) touches the helmet on the Nile Kinnick statue before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Brady Ross (36) touches the helmet on the Nile Kinnick statue before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34) causes a fumble against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34) celebrates after causing a fumble against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34) celebrates after causing a fumble against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jack Koerner (28) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Alaric Jackson (77) and defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) and quarterback Ryan Schmidt (17) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54) and linebacker Amani Jones (52) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54) and linebacker Amani Jones (52) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) scores a touchdown during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) and Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Kyler Schott (64) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) and Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jack Koerner (28), Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Joe Evans (13) and Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Geno Stone (9) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Djimon Colbert (32) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Zach VanValkenburg (97) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes punter Michael Sleep-Dalton (22) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Hawkeye Marching Band Golden Girl Kylene Spanbauer during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Herky the Hawk during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15), Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum (65) and Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Landan Paulsen (68) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes punter Michael Sleep-Dalton (22) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Max Cooper (19) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Dillon Doyle (43) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15), Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Shaun Beyer (42) and Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) and Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Landan Paulsen (68) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34), Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Geno Stone (9), Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jack Koerner (28) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back John Milani (18) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes punter Colten Rastetter (7) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes punter Michael Sleep-Dalton (22) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back John Milani (18) and Iowa Hawkeyes punter Michael Sleep-Dalton (22) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) and Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Cedrick Lattimore (95) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes long snapper Jackson Subbert (50), Iowa Hawkeyes long snapper Nate Vejvoda (85), Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Nathan Nelson (59) and Iowa Hawkeyes quarterbacks coach Ken O'Keefe during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa fans participate in The Wave during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34) during Iowa football vs Illinois on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz hugs defensive back Devonte Young (17) during senior day festivities before their game against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Honorary Captain Desmond King and captains i4o#2], linebacker Kristian Welch (34), running back Toren Young (28), and fullback Brady Ross (36) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) scores a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) scores a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) scores a touchdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) intercepts a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) intercepts a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Nate Wieting (39) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Nate Wieting (39) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Nate Wieting (39) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Keith Duncan (3) and punter Colten Rastetter (7) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Sam LaPorta (84) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) waves a finger after batting down a pass against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) hugs linebacker Kristian Welch (34) as the celebrate their win against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) and quarterback Ryan Schmidt (17) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Kinnick Stadium. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lovie Smith (from left) and Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz shake hands before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes swarm as they take the field before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes swarm as they take the field before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

A flyover before their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) pulls in a pass for a first down during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) signals first down after pulling in a pass during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Sam LaPorta (84) pulls in a pass during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) makes a cut on a run during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Keith Duncan (3) kicks from the hold of punter Colten Rastetter (7) during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Golden Girl Kylene Spanbauer during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) wraps up Illinois Fighting Illini running back Reggie Corbin (2) during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) intercepts a pass from Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Brandon Peters (18) during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Nate Wieting (39) runs after pulling in a pass during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) and linebacker Kristian Welch (34) make a tackle during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34) pulls down Illinois Fighting Illini running back Ra'Von Bonner (21) during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) closes in on Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Brandon Peters (18) during the first quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Spirit Squad members and Illinois Fighting Illini cheerleaders wave to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital between the first and second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Officials wave to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital between the first and second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Illinois Fighting Illini players and staff wave to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital between the first and second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) and teammates wave to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital between the first and second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Fans wave to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital between the first and second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Shaun Beyer (42) runs after pulling in a pass during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Shaun Beyer (42) pulls defenders with him after pulling in a pass during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Shaun Beyer (42) celebrates with tight end Nate Wieting (39) after Beyer pulled in a pass during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) on a run during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) is pumped up after a run during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) looks to throw during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) looks to throw during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) runs for a first down during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) runs for a first down during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Zach VanValkenburg (97) tries to grab Illinois Fighting Illini running back Dre Brown (25) during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) pulls in a pass during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs after pulling in a pass during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs (74) looks to block during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) celebrates after knocking down a pass during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) pulls in a pass during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) pulls in a pass during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Brady Ross (36) looks to block on a run during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34), defensive lineman Cedrick Lattimore (95), defensive back Dane Belton (4), defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11), defensive back Jack Koerner (28), and defensive back Geno Stone (9) stop Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Josh Imatorbhebhe (9) during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Geno Stone (9) sacks Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Brandon Peters (18) during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jack Koerner (28) celebrates after Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Brandon Peters (18) was sacked during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) looks to pass behind a block by offensive lineman Kyler Schott (64) as offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum (65) looks to block during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) pulls in a pass during the second quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes swarm as they take the field during halftime the game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

The Iowa Hawkeyes swarm as they take the field during halftime the game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Matt Hankins (8) intercepts a pass during the third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) pulls in a pass during the third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Cedrick Lattimore (95) and linebacker Djimon Colbert (32) make a tackle during the third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Geno Stone (9) brings down Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Donny Navarro (86) during the third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Geno Stone (9) celebrates after a tackle during the third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) brings down Illinois Fighting Illini running back Dre Brown (25) during the third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) celebrates a tackle during the third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) celebrates a tackle during the third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws a pass on the run during the third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) pulls in a pass during the third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) pulls in a pass during the third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) signals first down after pulling in a pass during the third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. (3) runs after pulling in a pass during the third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34) forces Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Brandon Peters (18) to fumble the ball during the fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34) forces Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Brandon Peters (18) to fumble the ball during the fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jack Koerner (28) recovers a fumble by Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Brandon Peters (18) after it was forced out by linebacker Kristian Welch (34) as defensive back Geno Stone (9) closes in during the fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34) celebrates after forcing a fumble during the fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34) celebrates after forcing a fumble during the fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jack Koerner (28) holds up the ball after he recovered a fumble during the fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Nate Stanley (4) throws on the run during the fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) pulls in a pass along the sidelines during the fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Kristian Welch (34) pumps up the crowd during the fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) closes in on Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Brandon Peters (18) during the fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Chauncey Golston (57) tries to grab Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Brandon Peters (18) during the fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) pumps up the crowd during the fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Djimon Colbert (32), defensive end Chauncey Golston (57), and defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon (54) before a snap during the fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)